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Wet Weather and Leg Swelling

Wet Weather and Leg Swelling

Does your horse tend to stand around not doing much at all when it's raining?  With all this recent rainfall many horses have spent the past few weeks standing around with significantly reduced movement and little activity. This can often result in lower limb swelling, which commonly affects both hind legs. Is this swelling something to be concerned about? More than likely no, however your horse should be monitored carefully and treated accordingly. If the swelling is affecting both hind legs, the horse is not lame, the swollen legs are not hot to touch, and the horse is otherwise well,...

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